HERE'S MY CINEMATOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY REEL
(which also features examples of editing, colour grading and sound design)
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Explore the wide array of services waiting for you at CAMCAT:
- Cinematic Camera Operation
- Advanced storytelling techniques
- Events (Conferences, Trade Shows, Summits, Seminars, Interview Sessions)
- Corporate / Branded Content
- Colour Grading / Film Look Creation
And when the cameras stop rolling, the magic continues. I'll dive into the world of post-production where I work my wonders: from sharp editing to vibrant color corrections and grading, even adding some basic special effects to make your vision pop. And let's not forget about sound – let sound design and mixing elevate your project to new heights of audio excellence.
In short, I've got your back for A to Z video production, and I'm proud to offer it all at very reasonable rates!
A FEW SCREENSHOTS OF MY 2024 FILM, PHOTO & VIDEO PROJECTS IN 2024:
For BOOKING REQUESTS PLEASE DROP ME A MESSAGE:
Please include your idea, location and time of the shoot and the estimated duration of the shoot (in days). And don't forget to add your phone number. Excellent customer service is part of my overall package, so you can typically expect a reply within just a few hours.
CAMCAT in Lisbon / Portugal offers:
VIDEOGRAPHY / CINEMATOGRAPHY / EDITING / COLOUR GRADING AND SOUND DESIGN
in and around Lisbon with stoytelling expertise in:
. COMMERCIALS .
. DOCUMENTARIES . EVENTS .
. MUSIC VIDEOS . SHORT FILMS .
. INTERVIEWS . AFTERMOVIES .
. HIGH-PROFILE INDIVIDUALS .
. SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT .
. POST PRODUCTION .
Ideal for small to medium projects: When in need for a videographer to film, edit and colour grade your brand's storytelling idea, CAMCAT's service range covers all visual requirements for YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo, TikTok, and recently even began with some decent steps towards the cinema format including an actual appearance in Lisbon's most popular and iconic cinema "Sao Jorge".
CAMCAT's latest equipment upgrade (a 6K cinema camera with Chrosziel matte box (double-tray), 12ft crane and a professional heavy load gimbal stabilizer with follow focus) allow us to shoot in very high quality, with the help of which we are striving to add a cinematic look to your project at reasonably low rates. Why? For two reasons: Because a) we enjoy taking it seriously and b) your project simply deserves it. ;-)
Check out CAMCAT's show reel and some samples below (and by the way: apologies for the annoying, but legally required "consent to cookies" button):
CHOCOLATE SNACK COMMERCIAL FOR "HONEST SEA MOSS":
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Director / DoP / Editor / Colourist: Christopher Michael Heisler
Executive Producer / Idea & Screenplay: Josephine Cantona
SCENE WITH VARIOUS TECHNIQUES (ARC SHOT / ORBIT SHOT, OPPOSITE DIRECTION SHOT, FOLLOW SHOT, TRUCKING SHOT)
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WHY WORK WITH CAMCAT?
In times when various factors become more and more expensive and marketing budgets are either shrinking or basically non-existent, clients seem to require all-in-one solutions, which is what either a) the CAMCAT "one-man-show" is able to provide: a single person setting up cameras, lights and sound and be in full control over a solid outcome, which makes planning fast, resulting in massive cost-efficiency for the client, without risking compromises in terms of an expensively looking result. In short: HQ look at low-cost. Or b) work slightly faster with a few more eyes and hands to guarantee the best possible outcome.
Oh, and my sense of humour will rank high among the reasons why you'll wanna work with Mister CAMCAT... ;-)
"THE SOUTH BANK" is a short film by CAMCAT, nominated by
several film festivals around Europe (Multiple finalist's status in 2023)
THE SOUTH BANK
After meeting his client and being assigned a new job, the main character has to search an apartment that is being used as an interim storage of unknown matter and value. On his way through the apartment, the robber takes his time to examine a couple off-key objects and finds a way to increase his pay. Everything is going according to plan until the owner of the apartment returns home, which causes the robber's plans to take an unexpected turn.
In 2023 "THE SOUTH BANK" has been officially selected by six film festivals around Europe, three of which chose the film to participate in the finals.
Just a few weeks after Tim Vieira announced his Presidential candidate status for the 2026 elections, I was equally lucky and honoured to film one of the very first interviews with him. May Tim have a successful campaign and be able to put his vision for Portugal into practice! :-)
Filmmaker Christopher Michael Heisler, the founder of CAMCAT - Portugal, is also the founder of the ACC - Lisbon (Active Cinematographers Club), with the help of which actors, cinematographers, editors, sound designers and other cinema enthusiasts can explore, discuss, plan, exchange and just be social and have fun while practicing cinema for free.
Here's one of the examples showing what we're capable of shooting and finalizing within two days of work:
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A FEW SCREENSHOTS FROM COMMERCIALS,
SHORT FILMS AND MUSIC VIDEOS:
TRAILER FOR GOETHE INSTITUTE'S 20TH EDITION OF THEIR ANNUAL GERMAN FILM FESTIVAL:
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Actress: Charlotte Marie Peters
Camera: Ricardo Reis & Christopher Michael Heisler
Editing: Sajra Subasic
Colour Grade: Christopher Michael Heisler
Production Assistant: Luca Novelli
Sound Design: Christopher Michael Heisler
PROUDLY PRESENTING A COUPLE SCREENSHOTS FROM THE DOCUMENTARY "UNINTENDED GROWTH" ( ABOUT "CANTINHO DA MILU", A DOG SHELTER CLOSE TO SETUBAL, 35KM SOUTHEAST OF LISBON), WHICH WAS ASSIGNED TO CAMCAT BY THE NEAR FOUNDATION.
CAMCAT AS THE EXCLUSIVE PRODUCER OF THE NEW CINEMATIC FORMAT FOR EATYOURKIMCHI-STUDIO
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A LITTLE GOODIE FOR LOVERS OF BURNT RUBBER, CAUGHT IN 120FPS 4K SLOW MOTION:
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A DYNAMICALLY SHOT IMAGE FILM, SHOWCASING THE OVERALL PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE CLIENT'S PRODUCTS:
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ALMADA EXTREME SPRINT: AN EXAMPLE OF A SINGLE-DAY SHOOT & ONE DAY OF EDITING / COLOUR GRADING:
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THE FULL SCENE (AS PART OF THE "ACC - ACTIVE CINEMATOGRAPHERS CLUB"
SESSION) CAN BE VIEWED HERE:
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TEASER FOR "SHADOWS OF CHIADO", A SHORT MOVIE TAKING PLACE IN LISBON (CRIME THRILLER GENRE):
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STARRING: Sinje Passura, Christopher Heisler
CAMERA: Joana Borges, Christopher Heisler
EDITING: Christopher Heisler
SOUND FX: Christopher Heisler
FINALLY ON AIR! COMMISSONED A-Z WORK ABOUT A PORTUGUESE DOG SHELTER
(CAMCAT was responsible for the entire production process, including shooting interview, B-roll and drone, all in 4K, setting up the interview regarding sound and lights, but also post production including colour corrections, grading, subtitles and credits)
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ONCE IN A WHILE SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT: A LENS COMPARISON TEST FOR EQUIPMENT ENTHUSIASTS (5 DIFFERENT LENSES ON A BMPCC6K):
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Starring: Frankie Rooney & Ben Hemmer Liu
INTERVIEWING RESIDENTS AT ARROZ ESTUDIOS IN BEATO, LISBON, PORTUGAL:
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Pedro Gonçalves and Vinçente Booth in interviews about the renovation of their studios at Arroz Estudios
A NIGHT OF SOUNDSCAPES AND POETRY HOSTED BY GARDEN COLLECTIVE TO CELEBRATE THE BOOK LAUNCH OF NIALL HEARNE'S "TRYING":
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DR. KAREN DA SILVA'S CONTAINER DANCE AT ARROZ ESTUDIOS IN BEATO (LISBON), PORTUGAL
"CONTAINER DANCE" AT ARROZ ESTUDIOS IN BEATO (LISBON), PORTUGAL
PERFORMING ARTIST: Dr. Karen da Silva
1ST CAMERA OPERATOR: Christopher Michael Heisler
2ND CAMERA OPERATOR: Tiago Lobo
LOCATION: Arroz Estúdios, Beato (Lisbon) / Portugal
PRODUCED BY: camcat.pt
EDITING & COLOUR GRADING: Christopher Michael Heisler
LIGHT: Dr. Karen da Silva, Christopher Michael Heisler, Tiago Lobo
PROJECTOR OPERATOR: Daniele Grosso
PLAYLIST: Dr. Karen da Silva
MUSIC: Nils Frahm - Hammers
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT: Catia Ciriaco
SOUND DESIGN: Christopher Heisler
POWERED BY: NEAR Protocol, Arroz Estudios and camcat.pt
GRAFFITI ARTIST KONE IN LISBON (GALERIA DE ARTE URBANA) IN JANUARY 2022:
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Artist: KONE (Con O'Brien)
Music: Mark Waldron-Hyden
Acrobat: Dayanis Marrero
Client: GARDEN COLLECTIVE
Camera & Editing: Christopher Heisler
MUSIC VIDEO FOR THE TOURORISTS' "ONE-MAN BAND", SHOT IN APRIL 2022:
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The music video for "One-Man Band" has been shot on a single day in CAMCAT's studio in Almada. Except for the moderator's introduction all scenes have been shot in front of a green screen.
"THE FOOL'S JOURNEY" - ARTIST RESIDENCY BY OURIÇO & MUTI COLLECTIVE
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It's been both a pleasure and honour to witness and capture the final day / evening of the artist residency by @muti.collective and @_ourico_ in Parede, close to Lisbon in January 2022.